Anurekha as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anurekha

What is the meaning of the name Anurekha ?

The baby name Anurekha is a Female name and is pronounced ah-NOO-reh-kha (IPA: /ənuːˈrekʰə/).

Anurekha is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Anurekha is a feminine given name from Sanskrit अनुरेखा (Anurekhā), formed from anu- “after, along, subtle” and rekhā “line, mark, streak.” It denotes an “outline” or “tracing,” and by extension a delicate “streak,” “tinge,” or “hue” - the faint line that guides or beautifies a form. This layered sense lends the name meanings such as “graceful outline,” “impression,” and “subtle mark.”

Used across India and Nepal in Hindi, Bengali, Odia, and Marathi contexts, Anurekha gained currency in the late 20th century alongside the classic Rekha. The name remains uncommon yet familiar, appealing to parents who like traditional Sanskrit roots with an artistic feel. Variants and spellings include Anurekhā (IAST) and Anurekhaa; common nicknames are Anu and Rekha. Related names based on the same root include Rekha and Anulekha (“inscription”).

⚙ Anurekha is exceptionally rare. Across 2 countries, we found just 4 recorded uses of it.